Legal precedent set as Odendaal’s assets forfeited in Steinhoff fraud battle

The SARB has forfeited to the state cash totalling R42m from Berdine Odendaal’s bank accounts, as well as her R18m property in Paarl’s Val de Vie estate.

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Regulatory Examinations – Business as Unusual

Some registered candidates enquired whether the regulatory exams (REs) would be affected by the recent increased measures to curb the spread of the Corona virus. Regulatory Examinations will continue within the framework of […]

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Regulatory Examinations – Business as Unusual

Some registered candidates enquired whether the regulatory exams (REs) would be affected by the recent increased measures to curb the spread of the Corona virus. Regulatory Examinations will continue within the framework of […]

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FSCA RE Study Material update June 2018

The May edition of the FSCA FAIS Newsletter contains a summary of events since the publication of Board Notice 194 of 2017 (the “Fit and Proper” Board Notice) which came into effect on […]

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Next DOFA deadline looming

30 June 2017 is the so called DOFA date for candidates who are obliged to write and pass the Regulatory Examinations (REs) within the prescribed period. A candidate’s date of first appointment (DOFA) […]

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Potential June UK Exam Date

30 June 2017 is the so called DOFA date for candidates who are obliged to write and pass the Regulatory Examinations (REs) within the prescribed period. A candidate’s date of first appointment (DOFA) refers to […]

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DOFA Deadline Looming

That dreaded date is baring its fangs again. Representatives A representative’s Date of First Appointment (DOFA) determines when he or she has to successfully complete the regulatory exam for representatives RE 5. This means […]

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Long-term Validity of RE Results

A reader recently enquired about the validity of the regulatory exams in view of all the pending new legislation. “Will my RE1 and RE5 certificates still be valid when the new Twin Peaks […]

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Long-term Validity of RE Results

A reader recently enquired about the validity of the regulatory exams in view of all the pending new legislation. “Will my RE1 and RE5 certificates still be valid when the new Twin Peaks […]

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RDR Status update November 2016 Part 1

The new “Level 2” REs and CPD Background Almost exactly six years ago, give or take a day or five, Moonstone presented the very first Level 1 Regulatory Examinations. At that time, it was […]

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The Future of Level 2 REs and CPD

Product knowledge requirements via the level 2 Regulatory Examinations and CPD requirements were originally introduced in Board Notice 106 of 2008. Subsequent to the effective date of these requirements, the Registrar granted general […]

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Authentication of RE Certificates

We often receive queries from employers regarding the validity of RE certificates produced by prospective applicants. This is indeed wise, as we are aware of instances where people fraudulently replicate documents by means […]

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